rabbit hutch.

And the healthy dogs will have to be destroyed if their owners do not claim the dogs within a few days.

But dog warden Jeffrey Benevides dismissed news reports that the dogs attacked a child.

And he said Police officers and a bystander were able to restrain the dogs on Hurst Crescent, Pembroke before they caused any harm to the rabbits.

"The dogs really haven't done too much wrong,'' he added.

Although neither of the dogs wore licences, Mr. Benevides said the male and female couple were both tame and obviously pets.

However, he added: "If we don't hear from the owners within four days, they will be destroyed.''